fluid dynamics, Airy wave theory (often referred to as linear wave theory) gives a linearised description of the propagation of gravity waves on the surface...

meridian of the planet Airy wave theory, a linear theory describing the propagation of "gravity waves" on the surface of a fluid Airy disk, a diffraction...

any surface wave. (e.g. ) Upper shoreface — above wave base Lower shoreface — below wave base Airy wave theory Dispersion (water waves) Waves and shallow...

crater Airy named in his honour. Airy wave theory is the linear theory for the propagation of gravity waves on the surface of a fluid. The Airy functions...

electromagnetic wave propagation Microwave, a form of electromagnetic radiation Airy wave theory, in fluid dynamics Capillary wave, in fluid dynamics Cnoidal wave, in...

as well as scientific controlled waves in the same facility. Water tunnel (hydrodynamic) Airy wave theory Ocean waves Ripple tank Shallow water equations...

gravity). Under typical conditions, however, the movement of waves is described by Airy wave theory, which posits that fluid motion is roughly irrotational...

may be neglected. Airy wave theory — has full frequency dispersion, so valid for arbitrary depth and wavelength, but is a linear theory without amplitude...

at fourth order do contributions deviating from first-order theory – i.e. Airy wave theory – appear. Up to third order the orbital velocity field u = ∇Φ...

tension effects in Airy wave theory and capillary wave. The simplest propagating wave of unchanging form is a sine wave. A sine wave with water surface...

wave intensity in Earth's oceans including those associated with anthropogenic global warming. Oceans portal Airy wave theory – Fluid dynamics theory...

{\displaystyle \omega } . Airy wave theory – Fluid dynamics theory on the propagation of gravity waves Breaking wave – Wave that becomes unstable as a...

group speed depend on the dispersion relation, and are derived from Airy wave theory as: ω 2 = g k tanh ( k h ) , c p = ω k and c g = 1 2 c p [ 1 + k h...

Bi(x) Airy points. Airy stress functions Airy transform Airy wave theory. Airy zeta function Airy–Heiskanen model, see "Airy hypothesis". Airy, a crater...

turbulence. Everything discussed here is based on the linear theory of an ideal fluid, cf. Airy wave theory. Parts of the pattern may be obscured by the effects...

front.) The Airy wave train is the only dispersionless wave in one dimensional free space. In higher dimensions, other dispersionless waves are possible...

Hagen–Poiseuille equation. 1841 – George Biddell Airy publishes the first correct formulation of Airy wave theory of water waves. 1842 – Christian Doppler introduces...

oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

In optics, the Airy disk (or Airy disc) and Airy pattern are descriptions of the best-focused spot of light that a perfect lens with a circular aperture...

that a wave travels through. Examples of waves are sound waves, light, water waves and periodic electrical signals in a conductor. A sound wave is a variation...

the Airy linewidth Δ ν A i r y {\displaystyle \Delta \nu _{\rm {Airy}}} and the Airy finesse F A i r y {\displaystyle {\mathcal {F}}_{\rm {Airy}}} ....

oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

dynamics Airy wave theory – Fluid dynamics theory on the propagation of gravity waves Benjamin–Bona–Mahony equation Boussinesq approximation (water waves) –...

and amplitudes in the tens of meters. Rossby Waves Rossby waves, or planetary waves are huge, slow waves generated in the troposphere by temperature differences...

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oceanography Waves Airy wave theory Ballantine scale Benjamin–Feir instability Boussinesq approximation Breaking wave Clapotis Cnoidal wave Cross sea Dispersion...

Sxx for traveling periodic waves can be determined from the properties of surface gravity waves according to Airy wave theory: S x x = ( 2 c g c p − 1 2...

passes a converging uniform spherical wave yields an Airy disk image at the focal plane. A graph of a sample Airy disk is shown in the adjoining figure...

system over the aperture A(x,y). Using Fraunhofer diffraction theory, one computes the wave amplitude using the Fourier transform of the aberrated pupil...

different. The far-field diffraction of a plane wave incident on a circular aperture is often referred to as the Airy disk. The variation in intensity with angle...